Fire Ban in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions and higher fire danger ratings, the FIRE RESTRICTION has been upgraded to a FIRE BAN, for Saddle Hills County. 

This applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.

Prohibited

All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires be it on private land or in County campgrounds, campfires in back country or random areas, BBQ charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets, and burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.

Allowed 

Propane/natural gas powered appliances, open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers or tiki torches, and indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor. All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer's standards. 

This FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire danger levels will be reviewed daily and may be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.

We expect the FIRE BAN to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Saddle Hills County, while allowing residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible.

2022 Christmas Hampers - Donor Appreciation

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Saddle Hills County would like to express its appreciation to everyone who helped make the 2022 Christmas Hamper Campaign such a success. 

We couldn't do it without the generous support of our community members and local businesses. Donators included:

  • Bay Tree Store
  • Blueberry Store
  • Bonanza School
  • Bonanza Store
  • Goodwill Quilters (St. John's Lutheran Church)
  • Gordondale Community Hall (and residents)
  • MJ's General Store (Woking)
  • North River Midstream
  • Northwoods Farm
  • Rycroft Co-op
  • Rycroft Municipal Library
  • Ryson Ventures Ltd.
  • Saddle Hills County Council
  • Savanna Creations
  • Savanna School
  • Spirit River IGA

As well as the countless other donors who supplied food, gifts and cash donations.

Together we raised $5,452.35 in cash donations, alongside the vast amount of other donations. These efforts helped provide 69 Saddle Hills County residents including seniors, adults, and children with some extra love this holiday season.

Hampers were delivered by staff on December 22, 2022. We look forward to working with you all again next year! 

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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